The sporting department at Eibar believed their work was done for the summer, but poor performances in the opening two matches of the new season have set the alarm bells ringing and they are now trying to bring in Reece Oxford on loan from West Ham.

He is also wanted by AZ Alkmaar, although the Basque club seem more likely to land him.

The Daily Mail reported on Sunday that Eibar had expressed interest and this has been confirmed by MARCA, with Los Armeros' sporting director Fran Garagarza working to include a purchase option of two million euros in the loan deal, although West Ham are initially reluctant about this.

The 19-year-old defender would arrive to provide an extra option at centre-back, with Paulo Oliveira and Anaitz Arbilla having had difficult starts to the season and with Ivan Ramis often injured.

Oxford's arrival would likely lead to the exit of Alejandro Galvez, in order for Eibar to keep one extra spot in their squad available for a potential attacking reinforcement.